The Solution of the Quartic Equation in one Variable

Author

Jack W. Bril, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1936

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to discuss two of the foremost solutions of the quartic equation---Descartes' method and Ferrari's method. Most of the ideas were garnered from books on the theory of equations. The historical material was obtained from histories of mathematics.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

Recommended Citation

Bril, Jack W., "The Solution of the Quartic Equation in one Variable" (1936). Bachelors’ Theses. 305.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/305